Baton Rouge, LA – Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Crash on N Foster Dr near Jefferson Ave

Baton Rouge, LA (March 22, 2021) – An auto-pedestrian accident reported on Wednesday left one person injured, according to local authorities. On March 17, emergency crews were called to the scene on North Foster Drive.

Reports from authorities say that a pedestrian was walking on North Foster Drive near Jefferson Avenue when they were hit by an unspecified type of vehicle. The incident left the pedestrian with severe injuries.

Medical personnel responded to the scene and began rendering aid to the injured party. The victim was then transported to a local hospital for further care. At this time, the events that led to the incident remain under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the victim who was injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in Louisiana

Every day, tens of thousands of people across our state opt to walk instead of using motor vehicles for transportation. A lot of people choose this method of transportation due to its cost, health benefits, and ease. Although we like to think people are safer when traveling outside of vehicles, this is far from true. Between 2003 and 2012, more than 1,028 pedestrians lost their lives in auto accidents in our state. Tens of thousands more are left with injuries that require medical treatment.

Given the fact that pedestrians are outside of their vehicles at the time of their accidents, they are at an increased risk of suffering injuries that leave them with permanently disabling conditions. Some of the most common injuries sustained by pedestrians in crashes include:

• Broken bones
• Sprains
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Head injuries
• Amputations

These and other serious injuries require both immediate care and long-term treatment, like therapy and rehabilitation. Sometimes, treatment can last for several years or indefinitely, depending on the severity of the injuries. When pedestrians are injured in accidents due to the negligence of others, they may have legal options available to them. By consulting with a personal injury attorney in Louisiana, victims can explore the legal options that are available to help them move forward and recover.

The Louisiana pedestrian accident attorneys at Smiley Law Firm have decades of experience helping clients hold wrongdoers accountable after being harmed. Our team remains available for our clients and strives to provide responsive and effective legal guidance, answer questions our clients have, and deal with legal complications as they arise. Our Louisiana personal injury attorneys are dedicated to protecting the legal rights of our clients to ensure they are able to maximize their recoveries and get the compensation they need and deserve. From drafting contracts to reviewing full-fledged litigations, our team understands personal injury law, the unique needs of our clients, and the legal options available to help each one of them move forward after being harmed. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact our personal injury law firm at 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222. Schedule a free case review with our team of responsive and knowledgeable pedestrian accident attorneys in Louisiana at your earliest convenience to discuss legal options available for you.

Note: These posts are constructed with the use of secondary sources. These sources include but are not limited to local and state news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about injury accidents that take place in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. We did not independently verify the fact surrounding this accident. If you locate any information that is inaccurate, please contact our firm and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will also remove this post upon request.

Disclaimer: These posts are created to raise awareness about the dangers of driving in Louisiana. We hope that by casting light on serious accidents like this one, other drivers will take heed, and avoid being seriously injured. This is not a solicitation for business. The information contained in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.